March 15, 2021 | The Hockey Betting Podcast
EPISODE RECAP: Picks win and wagers wither, but on this episode, guest (Head of Trading Operations at SportsInteraction.com) Phill Gray’s wisdom rumbled like an Avalanche through the NHL’s early-week outcomes. Those who ignored the guys’ advice and picked “under” total goals for Colorado vs Anaheim knew their bet slips were as good as Charmin once the teams scored six goals in the opening frame, but the Avs’ victorious eight-goal tally also left no doubt as to whose snipers rule the NHL in 2021. Vancouver goalie Thatcher Demko, a favourite go-to for Brian and Cam when cash is on the line, kept his epic “Tootsie Roll” going with 74 combined saves on 78 shots in a pair of post-regulation wins over the Ottawa Senators. Last, but not least, a cold shower on Carolina – and a peek at Detroit’s (+205) moneyline – proved to be cogent angles indeed. Czech defenceman Filip Hronek earned enough pay to buy an extra vowel with a three-point performance as the Red Wings upset the Hurricanes 4-2 on Tuesday. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: And the gloves are off as Phill Gray, Head of Trading Operations at SportsInteraction.com joins Brian Blessing and Cam Stewart on the Monday, March 15, 2021 episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for a look ahead at the tough NHL games today and the early odds and predictions for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16 and 17, 2021. As Carolina and other aristocrats of the NHL – save the road-weary Toronto Maple Leafs – are holding serve against all-comers, Phill alludes to how weary and wary the Canadian bookmaker has been of favourites’ lines this season. On a day when the consensus can’t seem to agree on Tampa Bay, Phill brings his expertise from the oddsmaking side of the counter to the show drawing attention to lines that are already shifting with early action. The guys discuss whether and which underdogs have any chances to snap their trends. Hear insights into NHL line movements, predictions on upcoming games, and hockey betting strategies on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Monday, March 15, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks
Nashville at Tampa Bay
With the Lightning a short-but-unpopular moneyline bet at (-320) odds, Brian and Cam turn to a (5.5) O/U total prediction. Phill from Sports Interaction offers wise advice on NHL underdogs on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Boston at Pittsburgh
Favourites? Underdogs? It’s not an every-day, every-city scenario. Even-or-thereabouts odds of (-114) on the Boston Bruins prompt a confident pick from Cam. Listen to the discussion on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Vancouver at Ottawa
Brian dishes on Ottawa’s fatigue, but Phill believes that the Sin City consensus is flawed on at least one major betting line. Hear the inside take on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Philladelphia at New York Rangers
Artemi Panarin is officially back on NHL ice, which means the guys may now have room to discuss other New York skaters in the next fourteen weeks. Brian and Cam agree on a pick for Rangers Flyers on today’s episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Chicago at Florida
Cam’s curiousity may be captivated by the ‘Cats, but Brian has a quick-take on the Chicago Blackhawks (+150) and the psychology of a tough underdog. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to hear the details.
Washington at Buffalo
Caught unaware by Cam’s love-hate relationship with the Buffalo Sabres, Phill weighs in – as a bookmaker and a therapist – on a David vs Goliath faceoff in upstate New York. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to hear the conversation.
Montreal at Winnipeg
Brian spins several sports-gambling homilies into a 20-second handicap of the Jets and Canadians. Cam’s cocky pick doesn’t suit Phill’s advice for an 8:08 ET puck drop, but that’s horse races, or at least the National Hockey League. Hear more from the guys – and a brief early serenade – on today’s episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Edmonton at Calgary
The total is drawing attention by falling to (6), but more than one of the guys is looking at taking a moneyline instead. Hear the experts hash it out on the Battle of Alberta on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
St. Louis at Los Angeles
It’s time for the “angles” on the St. Louis Blues, and it’s not what you think. Cam Stewart dives deep on the Blues’ netminding issues. Hear the guys discussion on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast. Later in the show comes the announcement that the Kings Blues game on Monday has been cancelled by the NHL after the Kings were stuck in Denver in a snow storm.
San Jose at Vegas
If Flower is healthy, so are the Golden Knights’ chances to win. Phill would rather sell ice to the Eskimos than try to peddle San Jose (+200) against another start by Marc-Andre Fleury. Tune in to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast to hear a rare, revealing discussion of Stanley Cup futures odds.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks
Boston at Pittsburgh
Buffalo at New Jersey
Combination betting comes in handy for a canny NHL handicapper like Cam Stewart, and Phill seconds the motion to wait on early line movement for Devils-Sabres. Hear NHL betting strategies and tips on line movement on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
New York Islanders at Washington
Phill dishes on potential line movement with the Caps at (-120). Patience is a virtue, especially when betting on well-matched teams in the nation’s capital. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for NHL odds predictions, hockey betting trends, and free NHL picks.
Carolina at Detroit
Surprising takes on Carolina’s hot streak lead to a hard look at Detroit’s (+205) betting line. A little effort can go a long way. Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for the details.
Arizona at Minnesota
Extra Extra! A searing take from Phill Grey of Sports Interaction threatens to debunk a myth of sports betting. Tune in to hear the complete story on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Tampa Bay at Dallas
Does a desperate Dallas roster change the paradigm for Stars speculation? Maybe not according to the recent series record. Is Tampa Bay’s moneyline a bargain price? Hear the guys opinions on this NHL match-up when you listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Anaheim at Colorado
Another big, fat favourites’ line of (-280) on the Colorado Avalanche brings the trio right back where they began – looking at a heavy dog’s chances to shock the system. Hear the details on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 NHL Betting Lines, Analysis, Picks
Vancouver at Ottawa
Vancouver’s chance at a solid road trip has Phill watching the opening lines, and Brian has an angle on likely mid-week goaltending pairs. Hear more NHL odds insights on Wednesday night’s earliest faceoffs on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
Philladelphia at New York Rangers
Montreal at Winnipeg
Cam and Brian could disagree on a Jets Habs pick – pending Monday night’s outcome. Listen to the logic on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
San Jose at Vegas
Edmonton at Calgary
It’s a cold day on the CFL gridiron for the Battle of Alberta as XFL-style rule changes and the Canadian Football League’s shaky fortunes spill onto the NHL betting discussion with Phil, Brian and Cam. Hear the discussion on this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast.
St. Louis at Los Angeles
Listen to this episode of The Hockey Betting Podcast for all of Brian and Cam’s hockey betting strategies, free NHL picks and NHL insights.
Much thanks to our special guest on this episode, Phill Gray, Head of Trading Operations at SportsInteraction sportsbook in Canada. Sign-up at SportsInteraction.com/hipcheck
